Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:52am on 28 Apr 2024,Sunday International
An extensive BBC investigation uncovers a concerning trend that almost half of China's major cities are sinking due to two main reasons. Firstly, rapid urban growth means more water is being pumped out of the ground to supply the increasing population. Secondly, the sheer weight of expanding infrastructure and buildings adds to the problem. While sinking cities like Shanghai and Tianjin have historical records dating back to the 1920s, the issue has worsened with modern urbanization. About 67 million people live in areas sinking rapidly, raising fears of coastal flooding. Experts blame groundwater depletion as the main culprit behind this worrying trend.
